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Arizona vs Northern Arizona
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Arizona Wildcats | 17 | Arizona leads |
 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks | 2 |
Meetings since 1931: 19. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Arizona has won the last 3 meetings.
17-2 Regular season
9-1 Last 10
36-11 Avg score
13 Longest Arizona win run
Biggest Arizona win 77-13 in 2015, a 64-point margin.
Biggest Arizona loss 19-21 in 2021, a 2-point margin.
Every Arizona vs Northern Arizona meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Arizona win | Tucson | 35-7 |
| 2024 | Arizona win | Tucson | 22-10 |
| 2023 | Arizona win | Tucson | 38-3 |
| 2021 | Northern Arizona win | Tucson | 19-21 |
| 2019 | Arizona win | Tucson | 65-41 |
| 2017 | Arizona win | Tucson | 62-24 |
| 2015 | Arizona win | Tucson | 77-13 |
| 2013 | Arizona win | Tucson | 35-0 |
| 2011 | Arizona win | Tucson | 41-10 |
| 2009 | Arizona win | Tucson | 34-17 |
| 2007 | Arizona win | Tucson | 45-24 |
| 2005 | Arizona win | Tucson | 31-12 |
| 2004 | Arizona win | Tucson | 21-3 |
| 2002 | Arizona win | Tucson | 37-3 |
| 1941 | Arizona win | Tucson | 41-0 |
| 1940 | Arizona win | Tucson | 41-0 |
| 1933 | Arizona win | Tucson | 24-0 |
| 1932 | Northern Arizona win | Flagstaff | 6-7 |
| 1931 | Arizona win | Tucson | 19-12 |
Scores from the Arizona perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1931.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Arizona Wildcats lead the series since 1931, 17-2. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Arizona and Northern Arizona meet.
How to watch Arizona vs Northern Arizona
When Arizona and Northern Arizona are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Arizona radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Arizona vs Northern Arizona time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Arizona this season
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Arizona vs Northern Arizona: the essentials
Arizona Wildcats vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the Big Sky (FCS). Arizona Wildcats lead the series since 1931, 17-2. Across 19 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Arizona vs Northern Arizona head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Arizona Wildcats team hub, the Big 12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Northern Arizona against the whole conference, see Northern Arizona vs the Big 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Arizona and Northern Arizona?
Arizona Wildcats lead the series since 1931, 17-2. The two programs have met 19 times on record.
How can I watch Arizona vs Northern Arizona?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Arizona and Northern Arizona in the same conference?
No. Arizona plays in the Big 12. Northern Arizona plays in the Big Sky (FCS). This is a non-conference game.